The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-25
TIE GERMAN EMPIRE.


Reassembling OF the Reichstag-Substancc-
of the Empsror's speech
BERLIN, Nov "a The Reichstag was opened
to-day. Minister Won Boetticher read the
speech from the throne. TIE speech was sub
stantially as follows:
Germany, in her foreign policy, has success
fully endeavored to strengthen the peace of
Europe by the cultivation of friendly relations
with all of the powers by treaties and
alliances aiming to avert the dangers of
war, and to jointly oppose any unjust
attacks. Germany has no aggressive tendencies
she has no wants to be satisfied through victori-
ous war. An unchristian disposition to surprise
neiehboring peoples is foreign to the German
nature and TO the constitution of the empire.
The military organization OF the country Is not
calculated to disturb the peace of her neghbors
by arbitrary attacks. Germany is strong IN
parrying surprises and in defending her nde-
pendence She wishes to become strong that
she can face with composure every danger.
The resumption OF the ReIchstag comes at a
serious time. The grave complaint with which
the Crown Prince has been visited fills the
mind, not only of the Emperor. hut also of his
august allies and the whole of Germany with
anxious care. Nothing that human science and
knowledge, and careful tending do will be
left undone. Our eyes and prayers. however.
are directed toward God. whose DEGREES rule the
destues of nations as we'll as the life of the in
dividual man. Firm confidence in God and the
faithful fulfillment Of duty have been. in all es-
pecialiy grave momen 8, the tried supports of
our people, and they will also ensb BILE us to
There has been a gratifying Improvement IL
tho financial condition of the country, and it is
expected that next year will show surplus of
nearly 0000, ,0O0 marks. Bills will be intro
duced abolishing compulsory contributions on
the part of officers and imperial officials to the
widows and orphans fund; increasing the corn
duties; modifying the landwehr and landsturun
system so that it will be considerably strength
ened; relating to the insurance OF artisans in
cases of old and sickness; modifying the
friendly societies law with regard to the sale of
tam ri 0f a AI,Sf Car
man treaty, and ratifyiug treaties of commerce
with some American states"
One hundred and fifty Deputies were present.
The places reserved for members of the court
were not occupied. In the diplomatic gallery
there were only few military attaches, but the
public galleries were crowded. At noon the
members Of the Bundesrath entered the White
Hall, which was illuminated, and took positions
on the left Of the thr one. During the reading
of the speech Minister Won Boetticher was
often interrupted by applause and enthusiastic
cheers. At the Close Herr Won Boetsicher
having declared the Reichstag open. Herr
wedel Piesdorf. the President of tine body,
called for cheers for the Emperor, which were
given with enthusiasm. Nt
The President. in his opening address. alluded
to the serious nature of the illness of the Crown
Prince. and the grief of the country over his
all other thoughts to the background. The mem
bers would join, the President said. in express
ing their sorrow, and declaring that they placed
their confidence in Gods grace and mercy. He
asked authority to convey these sentiments to
the Emperor, and TO send the following tels-
gram to the Crown Prince:
s'The Reichstae. in profound reverence and
cordial love, thinks of your IMMORTAL Highness.
Nav God protect your precious life. and pre-
serve it for the salvation of the fasherand
The Deputies listened to the address standing,
and unanimously approved the Presidents sug-
gestions
The National Gazette, commea,ing on the
speech from the throne. says it hopes that the
effects of the peaceful policy OF which the mes-
sage treats NAV be multiplied as the
proceeds, and that more explicit statements
made in the Reichstag regarding Germany's for
e,gn relations may establish the facs that the
European situation is growing clearer.
The Post Is dissatisfied bacause of the vague
ness Of the reference to foreign affairs 1t time